Bangladesh vs Nigeria: 6.2.1.a Proportion of population using safely managed sanitation

Bangladesh
30.98
in 2022
Nigeria
31.97
in 2022
Bangladesh rank
101st
Nigeria rank
98th

6.2.1.a Proportion of population using safely managed sanitation over time

  • Bangladesh
  • Nigeria
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How they compare

Nigeria currently reports 31.97 against 30.98 in Bangladesh, a difference of 0.99.

Across all 23 years both countries report, Nigeria has been ahead every year.

Bangladesh ranks 101st and Nigeria ranks 98th of 132 countries.

Nigeria has averaged higher in every one of the 3 decades both report.

Head to head by decade

Decade Bangladesh Nigeria Difference Ahead
2000s 14.25 22.23 7.98 Nigeria
2010s 22.45 27.27 4.81 Nigeria
2020s 30.05 31.29 1.24 Nigeria

Averages of every year both report within each decade.

Frequently asked questions

Which has higher 6.2.1.a proportion of population using safely managed sanitation, Bangladesh or Nigeria?
Nigeria, at 31.97 against 30.98 in Bangladesh as of 2022.
What is the difference in 6.2.1.a proportion of population using safely managed sanitation between Bangladesh and Nigeria?
0.99, with Nigeria ahead.
How many years of comparable data are there for Bangladesh and Nigeria?
23 years are reported by both, from 2000 to 2022.
How do Bangladesh and Nigeria rank globally for 6.2.1.a proportion of population using safely managed sanitation?
Bangladesh ranks 101st and Nigeria ranks 98th of 132 countries.
Where does this data come from?
UNICEF, published as 6.2.1.a Proportion of population using safely managed sanitation services (%). Statizoid refreshes it automatically from the source and publishes the full history for both places.

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Indicator
6.2.1.a Proportion of population using safely managed sanitation services (%)
Source
UNICEF
Licence
UNICEF Terms of Use (attribution required)
Coverage
132 places, 2,993 data points, 2000–2022
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